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Far From the Madding Crowd
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Far From the Madding Crowd

By Thomas Hardy · Published by Penguin Classics

Who it's for: Readers of classic Victorian literature and romantic drama

In rural Victorian England, the independent Bathsheba Everdene inherits a farm and strives for autonomy. Her life intertwines with three distinct suitors: the steadfast shepherd Gabriel Oak, the impulsive Sergeant Troy, and the reclusive landowner William Boldwood. Through Bathsheba's choices and relationships, Thomas Hardy explores themes of love, social status, and human vulnerability, set against the evocative backdrop of the English countryside.Why You Should Read? Explore a compelling portrayal of a strong female protagonist in 19th-century society. Experience Thomas Hardy's evocative descriptions of the Wessex countryside. Delve into enduring themes of love, fate, and human desire. A seminal work of Victorian literature and a classic romantic drama.

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  • Set in rural Victorian England
  • Features a strong female protagonist seeking autonomy
  • Three distinct suitors: a shepherd, a sergeant, and a landowner
  • Explores themes of love, social status, and human vulnerability
  • Evocative descriptions of the Wessex countryside
  • A seminal work of Victorian literature

Themes

Love · Social status · Human vulnerability · Female autonomy · Fate · Human desire

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Category Fiction
Author Thomas Hardy
Publisher Penguin Classics
ISBN 9780141439655
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000084861

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Questions about this book

Who is the main character?

The main character is Bathsheba Everdene, an independent woman who inherits a farm.

What is the setting of the book?

The book is set in rural Victorian England, with evocative descriptions of the Wessex countryside.

What are the main themes?

The main themes include love, social status, human vulnerability, and female autonomy.

Who are the suitors?

The three suitors are Gabriel Oak, a steadfast shepherd; Sergeant Troy, an impulsive soldier; and William Boldwood, a reclusive landowner.